British and World Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

British War Medal 1914-20 (3) (302367 Pte. S. C. Bendall, R. Scots; S-8170 Pte. G. Mathieson, Gordons; S-7928 Pte. J. Sands, Seaforth); Victory Medal 1914-19 (GS-24785 Pte. G. W. Denton, R. Fus.), the second with edge bruising and surface scratches, nearly very fine, the remainder generally good very fine (4) £80-100

Sydney Charles Bendall, who was born in Bow, Middlesex, was killed in action in Belgium on 8 March 1918, while serving in the 5/6th Battalion, Royal Scots. Aged 19 years, and the son of William and Emily Bendall of Bow, he is buried in Poelcapelle British Cemetery, Belgium.

George Mathieson, who was born at New Machar, Aberdeenshire, was killed in action in the Ypres salient on 17 June 1915, while serving in the 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. Aged 34 years, he left a widow, Elizabeth, of Aberdeen, has no known grave and is commemorated on the Menin Gate.

George William Denton was killed in action on the Somme on 13 July 1916, while serving in the 20th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers. The son of George and Charlotte of North Finchley, London, he has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.